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BL51 URR

2002 Volkswagen Bora

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

137,831 mi
Last recorded137,831 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Bora97,007 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL51 URR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBora
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2017 137,831 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 129,053 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Jun 2016 129,048 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 119,951 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 115,035 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 95,528 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 May 2012 83,821 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 May 2011 69,939 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 59,888 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 51,110 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007 41,993 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 32,548 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 23,747 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Bora?

Based on 807,643 MOT tests across 55,862 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
7,371
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
55,862
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 32,842
position lamp(s) not working 23,390
Stop lamp not working 16,637
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13,104
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 13,096
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BL51 URR is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2002 Volkswagen Bora models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 97,007 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Bora fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 32,842 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BL51 URR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Bora typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 24 years old, this Volkswagen Bora is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BL51 URR registered?

BL51 URR is a 2002 Volkswagen Bora, first registered on 14 January 2002.

Is BL51 URR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL51 URR shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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